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In Hawaii, a battle is going on over the future of a mountaintop. Native Hawaiians say it's sacred ground, while astronomers say it's the best place in the world to build a massive, 18-story telescope.<p>This is not simply a story of religion versus science. Activists consider the construction of a giant telescope on the island of Hawaii to be a desecration of their sacred land.<p>On an overcast morning, barefoot men and women dance hula 9,200 feet above sea level, to a song honoring Mauna Kea, the mountain under their feet.Tue, 21 Apr 2015 07:58:00 +0000Molly Solomon40484 at http://wrkf.orgConstruction Of Giant Telescope In Hawaii Draws Natives' Ire Could Hawaii Become A Same-Sex Wedding Destination?http://wrkf.org/post/could-hawaii-become-same-sex-wedding-destination
Starting Monday, same-sex marriage is legal in Hawaii. The state has long been a destination for weddings and honeymoons. And now state officials, as well as hotels and restaurants, are hoping the latest marriage-equality law will spur a new market for wedding tourism. <strong></strong><p>Wedding planner Keane Akao is showing off a secluded beach wedding site, one of several on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.<p>"You can use the beach for pictures," he tells a couple, "and this is actually called Secret Beach."<p>His company, Perfectly Planned Hawaii, offers wedding planning for same-sex couples.Mon, 02 Dec 2013 07:56:00 +0000Molly Solomon19504 at http://wrkf.orgCould Hawaii Become A Same-Sex Wedding Destination?